The house was wonderful. Kitchen very well equipped and the outdoor space was open, overlooking the pool, yet with enough privacy.
Amit D.
January 2026
Wonderful and easy stay. Our host was very responsive, the place was spacious and comfortable with a great view. Very relaxing.
Sandra B.
January 2026
Our host, Marilyn, was fantastic to work with overall.
Grant G.
January 2026
Rented this unit for 2 weeks in December 2025. Perfect for our 4 person family. Location was great and the unit was walking distance to the marina, access to a swimming beach, grocery stores and the Outrigger Hotel. The Unit, Grounds and Pool area where all well kept and overall this was a great place to stay.
Shawn L.
January 2026
Excellent host, responded quickly to any questions we had.. The condo was in great condition and very comfortable. The location is south of Kona, close to some of the local beaches. Location borders a golf course and is quiet, exactly what we needed.
Tamas V.
January 2026
The host is very nice and responsible to any request.
Jingyan H.
January 2026
Great place to stay and explore the island!
Summer C.
December 2025
Beautiful place to stay with your family!
Landon E.
December 2025
We loved the codo, nocely oitfitted,. The only thing we would change is the fans don't seem very effective, the ceiling fans and the oscillating fans seem weak. It was hot, and we had trouble staying comfortable. Otherwise we loved our stay and we'll be back. Thanks!
Danielle P.
December 2025
Hot tub was not hotVacuum didn't work properly cable was all unplugged and very difficult very very poor internet we cleaned the best with what we had
trisa T.
November 2025
Condo was clean and quiet. Claire was great.
Eric B.
November 2025
This was the second time my family stayed at this location. Helen is truly wonderful and helped us navigate our trip. She kept us informed of volcano eruptions and potential pitfalls of traveling around Ironman. As before, the location can’t be beat. Close to swimming with manta rays, snorkeling and Alii’ Drive but far enough away to enjoy the quiet. There is nothing better than the beautiful sunsets from the lanai. Amazing place to stay.
Cheryl
November 2025
Love this place. It feels like coming home. There was a minor glitch in communication with housekeeping, but thanks to communication with the host, it was no problem. Thanks you, Cor for sharing with us. We hope to return again soon! Sandy and Dennis
Dennis L.
October 2025
We had a fantastic stay. The pool was well used, the golf greenery outlook was enjoyable. The location while a bit further from town was easily accessible & we enjoyed that it gave a more relaxed feel being further out. This was great value for money, host was very helpful & accommodating. Highly recommend.
Brooke K.
October 2025
Great condo, clean and comfortable, we’re a family of 6 and had plenty of space. Lots of beach necessities available for use including sand toys for kids! We would be happy to stay here again!
Stephanie H.
October 2025
Helen is the best. Such a great condo and location.
Erik S.
September 2025
Great well equipped accommodation for 5 of us 3 bathrooms what a luxury. Good communication. Loved our daily dips in the pool. Close to supermarket and Manta ray snorkel tours (walking distance) As other people have said A/C would make it extra perfect but I think if you had AC you wouldn’t sit out and enjoy the Hawaiian sunshine so glad we did that!
Sarah T.
September 2025
Great Location to beaches, Keauhou Bay and many good restaurants as well.
Theresa O.
September 2025
Our family had an amazing stay! It was the perfect size for our family of 6. We loved the open concept. The large outdoor patio was nice for dining and relaxing. It was in close proximity to many desirable beaches and activities. Super close to the night time Manta Ray swimming tours (which was an absolute highlight for us). It was very quiet and private. The pool was excellent. Very clean and was used by my kids every single day at least once. Hot tub was great for adults. Communication with host was prompt and helpful.
August 2025
Really enjoyed the spacious balcony with view of the birds, mongoose and goats on the golf course. You can also see the ocean on the horizon through the trees! This unit is warm with no AC, but manageable with lots of fans and screened doors/windows. Used the kitchen and the grill frequently- well stocked! Lots of space for the family to spread out. Lots of towels and water gear (boogie boards, snorkels etc). Third floor unit however there’s only one flight of stairs (parking lot is at the second floor of this building). Complex was quiet and peaceful. Next to no noise from the nearby road. To note- the front door has a bit of a trick to get in: need to turn and hold the key turned. The door handle doesn’t move the latch. Only the key does! Took us a minute to figure it out. Turn the key and push the door while the key is turned. Unit is older- so it’s not luxury…but it is very comfortable!
Lisa V.
August 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This property is located on a very peaceful and quiet place. Pool in front of the house was great for my kids. A little bit more update appliances and air conditioner would make it perfect.
Jazmin V.
August 2025
The layout is nice just like the VRBO ad... No a/c my fault I should have checked into that more as the VRBO ad did not list a/c in the unit.... Here's the real big problem bugs of various forms and lots and lots of them I and my wife have been bitten it was terrible.... So this and the hell like heat made this stay miserable .... I am sure that this was state of the art in 1940's and I could be happy if I paid 1940's prices so ha way over priced and of course VRBO agent said they could nothing about it
Jose B.
July 2025
Place was beautiful. It would’ve been a little bit better though if there was central air, but we all enjoyed ourselves.
Debbie S.
July 2025
This rental looked too good to be true with the price point it was listed at, but it still managed to blow away expectations! The owners went above and beyond to make sure we knew everything there was to do here, and that we were comfortable doing so. This really did feel like a home away from home. The accommodation for kids were amazing, making this an extremely family friendly location. Any communication with the property manager was always promptly answered with a very short turnaround time. Overall, I was extremely impressed and would definitely stay at the Salty Mermaid again!!
Nathaniel S.
July 2025
Great place to stay. Very comfortable and well-stocked! I highly recommend it!
Terry C.
July 2025
Beautiful condo in a very convenient location. 10/10, however if there was A/C, it would be an 11/10.
July 2025
Beautiful property overlooking the golf course and the ocean. Situated on the edge of town with access to everything nearby. Outstanding communication with owner. Highly recommended.
Mark E.
July 2025
The condo was nice and the owner was very responsive. We did have to find a balance between having the screen doors open and bugs during the evening time. There was no problem during the day. There were nights we slept with the screen door closed due to bugs and it was pretty hot. This may have been a time of year issue. We were there in the beginning of June. Again, the upstairs got pretty hot at night, even with fans going. However, we loved having three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The master bath was spacious.
Kristi M.
July 2025
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Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful apartment. The layout was great, the beds were comfortable, the bathrooms modern, and the kitchen perfectly equipped. Everything was spotlessly clean. From enjoying breakfast on the terrace to relaxing on the cozy sofa, we truly felt at home. The temperature was perfect thanks to the curtains and ceiling fans, and having a washer and dryer was super convenient. There were plenty of towels, bed linens, and beach gear available.One small issue came up when the dishwasher broke down, but someone was sent over immediately and fixed it on the spot – it was handled quickly and without any hassle. Communication with the hosts was smooth and highly professional. We didn’t miss a thing and can wholeheartedly recommend this place. Many thanks for everything – we’d love to come back!Just one little note of caution: watch out for stray golf balls – one flew right at us while we were relaxing on the terrace!
Maja N.
June 2025
Owners were very responsive to questions and condo unit was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. May want to think about installing air conditioning. Enjoyed our stay!!
Donita E D.
June 2025
Beautiful property with beautiful views! Very clean and well kept. The rental had everything needed for a beach vacation: beach chairs, umbrella, snorkel gear, sand toys, boogie boards… it made our stay really enjoyable as we were well prepared to enjoy the many beaches nearby! Would highly recommended and would love to come back :)
Jillian N.
June 2025
Lovely, well-equipped condo located just two minutes from the Holua racquet and pickleball club! Most comfortable beds I've ever slept in--barring my own. LOVED the black out window coverings in the bedrooms as well. Very nice--this host has thought of everything to make your stay fun, enjoyable and comfortable.
Joanne S.
May 2025
An excellent well maintained, well stocked and quiet condo in a convenient location for exploring, beach time and going to good places for snorkeling. The Fair Wind and Hula Kai snorkel cruises are the best and very close to the condo. The wi-fi works perfectly and we watched a little TV on Netflix. And- it’s quiet! Not a lot of kids running around making noise. My wife and I and some old friends had a delightful time.
Robert B.
April 2025
Our stay in this condo was perfect! You could not ask for a better host!
Monica W.
April 2025
Nice condo, spacious and clean. Very quiet with view of the golf course and the ocean. King suite and queen bedroom downstairs, twin singles beds upstairs in the loft (better for kids than adults).
Kevin H.
April 2025
The accommodations were plentiful and the location was wonderful.
Abel W.
April 2025
Owner communicated very well.Had a problem with door lock first day, but he helped me through it.Everything was great! Only problem was accused of smoking, when we were not.Think was a misunderstanding.Overall had everything we needed.ev
David P.
April 2025
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We have stayed in this condo, Unit E301, twice for a week each time. First in winter of 2021 and now spring 2025.The positive: we really love the layout and spacious feeling of this condo. It has three basically separate areas, although one is the loft. Each has its own bathroom. We love the lofted ceiling and clearstory. The huge lanai with a beautiful view over the golf course with the ocean in the distance and palm trees is amazing. It's wonderful to wake up and sit on the lanai listening to the birds! We love the visiting geckos who roam the property. The location is great for Kona related activities, but is an hour drive to the main beaches up north.The negative: Many items in the condo are aging or broken. Specifically: the toaster only works on one side, the main garbage can step doesn't function, so you have to lift the lid by hand each time, one of the cabinets won't stay closed, most of the beach items in the condo are broken or far past their prime (broken and very old chairs, only one too-small, cheap, partially broken umbrella). The lanai screen doors are very finicky, and apparently won't lock. The toilet in the primary bath runs.Also, the manager doesn't respond to regular questions during off hours unless you contact the emergency number, and there are some unreasonable rules such as absolutely no playing outdoors in the grass or in the pool area.Thank you!
Z H.
April 2025
Wonderful property, close to everything, clean and very comfortable
Kimberly T.
April 2025
Great host and very nice, older condo. Cannot beat the view from the balcony, especially the sunsets.
Derek K.
March 2025
It was a lovey quiet place.
Diane
March 2025
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a lovey condo.
Diane M.
March 2025
We were very pleased with the unit. Helen, our contact, was an excellent communicator. She made sure we had everything we needed. The unit was spotless and well-stocked. The ocean breeze during the day and the breeze from the mountains at night kept the unit extremely comfortable. There are plenty of ceiling fans, too, which are totally silent. So, we never needed to turn on the bedroom AC. The view from the lanai is delightful.I give this place a top rating!
David B.
March 2025
The view could; not be beat! However, there was no AC, so windows had to be open. One room could not open the windows because a screen was ripped. Another room had no window to open. Very hot and stuffy for sleeping. Maybe worse was the road noise outside the condo. It sits at a corner of a busy road at an intersection.. Very noisy all day and night.
Connie B.
March 2025
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Overall a nice comfortable place. Beds were good and kitchen was pretty well appointed. Nice new grill on the deck. Had some issues with ceiling fans not working and some of them were addressed. Fans on lanai (with lights) still never worked. Kitchen cabinet was busted and even after repair was still janky. WiFi was spotty and only allowed three out of four of us to connect after multiple tries. CB was very communicative and accommodating for early arrival (thanks!). The condo just felt dated and a little tired in some of It’s appearances. Only saw two cockroaches but had a friendly gecko to help keep things positive. The condo location is pretty far away from most of Kona but close to a grocery store and a few restaurants. We did walk to the farmers market but that was about it. The vibe of the compound was a little standoffish and not very welcoming. We even got a noise complaint on our first night for loud music after 10. (We were tired from travel and asleep by 8:15 so it certainly wasn’t us) Overall a nice condo but we won’t book again.
Jay M.
February 2025
Our family of 4 stayed at this condo for just under 3 weeks and it was absolute bliss. The condo has a great lanai where we spent so much time drinking coffee in the mornings, playing boardgames, reading, having meals and good family time in the perfect weather. The condo was well stocked and had plenty of outdoor gear for us all to go snorkeling. We met up with John who delivered the paddle boards as well. He is GREAT! A great host and responded quick to messages leading up to and throughout our stay. Thanks so much for everything John! We had such a great vacation and loved staying at your condo. For those considering to book this, I would highly recommend it. It was the perfect spot to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty all around.
JT M.
February 2025
This place exceeded our expectations in every way. We truly loved our stay!
Maureen P.
February 2025
Private, spacious unit perfect on the ground floor. Very nice!
Char W.
February 2025
Great place, that is exactly as listed. Very clean, and quiet. There was a cute social that we as guests were invited to do a potluck but weren’t able to attend due to plans. Internet connection was unstable, we did reach out with very prompt responses back from host. Location is good, but not much is really in walkable distance due to no sidewalks.we had a rental car and found it very easy to drive around the island, so it wasn’t a big deal.
Colleen R.
February 2025
Overall this was an excellent stay. The property exceeded our expectations. In a large part this was due to Helen who was our host. She was gracious, kind and so very helpful. She has thought of every detail to make our stay fantastic. We’ll be back.
Jerome and Thea B.
February 2025